# zMahjong Solitaire by SZY — Observation+Patience=Success

> Dynamic tile-matching puzzle game requiring observation and patience. (iPhone/iPad app by Shen Zhongyuan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmahjong-solitaire-by-szy/id511676180 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shen Zhongyuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/385090494)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 292 App Store ratings · 230 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2012-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmahjong-solitaire-by-szy/id511676180/reviews.md

## What is zMahjong Solitaire by SZY?

This is the famous Zhongyuan Mahjong (Solitaire)! This game demands huge observation, great patience and challenging spirit! This is also an extremely relaxing game that tens of thousands of people are enjoying it every day! 

***Game goal 
Clear the board by removing two identical tiles on a same line each time as quickly as possible. 

***Remove tiles
Two identical tiles on a same line are removable. Note that you can move tiles but only once.

****Game features 
The game proceeds with no hints, no help and no re-try. There is no any assistance to you but your hard observation. You can press the “End” button to see remaining removable pairs, but the game will end at the same time.

**** Compared with other games
Many people know similar games like Dikaku, Sichuan Mahjong or Shanghai Mahjong. But in fact, you will enjoy more in playing this game. The reason is that those games are merely static games, and you just play them passively. However, zMahjong is a dynamic game in that it keeps changing along with the whole game period. For example, when your game enters the mid-stage, you will probably find that it is becoming increasingly difficult and it seems as if there won't be any removable pairs. But often you will soon realize that once you can find out one pair, the whole game can totally change. Also, since the game allows tiles to be moved before one pair of tiles is removed, the game requires very much challenging spirit to find out the possible removable pairs. Once you can find out one pair and remove it, you will anticipate that new removable pairs can be created. Thus, whether you can finally complete the game or not, you have already been enjoying every step you have played. So that you will never be disappointed with yourself. You will start a new whether you have finished a game or not. This is zMahjong!

***World record (based on Game Center only, as of Aug 11, 2016)
Best Score: 1:37 by Juliett Bravo, Kristen Cooley, ++潇湘馆++
Most completion: 5,046 times by LPSdestin.
(Congratulation!)

## Key features

- Tile matching puzzle
- Requires observation and patience
- Dynamic gameplay
- No hints or retries
- Relaxing experience
- Challenging spirit

## What do users think of zMahjong Solitaire by SZY?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Helps improve observation and concentration
- 🤩 Addictive and enjoyable experience
- 🕰️ Hours of entertainment value

**Cons**

- 🙄 Excessive advertisements
- 🤬 Ads reappear after paying to remove them
- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and other technical issues
- 😡 Frustrating when unable to restart a game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after updates
- Tiles not responsive or unable to slide
- Incorrect move detection or game completion status
- Forced to watch demo before starting a new game

**Most requested features**

- Undo/take back move feature
- Hint or clue system to assist players
- Option to disable ads for paid users
- Leaderboard or competitive multiplayer mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 230)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmahjong-solitaire-by-szy/id511676180/reviews.md

### 5/5 — SZY Mahjong

*2026-07-24*

This is my absolute favorite Mahjong game. I just wish they didn’t have so many advertisements that last so long so I could get on with the next puzzle. It really is a challenge compared to all the other Mahjong games.

### 5/5 — Intriguing game

*2026-07-05*

You have to patient with this game.

### 5/5 — SZY Mahjong

*2026-07-03, version 24.5*

My absolute favorite game of all all the other ones are too easy. This one is a challenge.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2026-06-30*

Good game, very challenging

### 2/5 — Fun and Challenging-Sketchy Ads

*2026-06-04*

Great game but your ads are coming from unsavory sources.  Ads claiming that my device has been hacked or that my storage is full, or I have viruses!  What’s up with that?  C’mon guys.

Oh wait, you don’t care.  Got it.

**Developer response:** Sorry for it. I hope I can find a way to filter such ads. Thank you for feedings back and playing my game!

### 4/5 — あれ？

*2026-04-27*

アップデートしたらゲームができなくなりました。

**Developer response:** ご不便をおかけしました。不具合を修正しましたので、アップデートお願い致します。

### 2/5 — Fun and Challenging-Sketchy Ads

*2026-04-16*

Great game but your ads are coming from unsavory sources.  Ads claiming that my device has been hacked or that my storage is full, or I have viruses!  What’s up with that?  C’mon guys.

Oh wait, you don’t care.  Got it.

**Developer response:** Sorry for it. I hope I can find a way to filter such ads. Thank you for feedings back and playing my game!

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2026-03-27*

I’ve been playing this game for years & still addicted to it

### 1/5 — Don’t bother!

*2026-02-02*

I paid for this app but there are far too many adverts I would like my money back!! Producer now saying I had the free app…….i had both! I am still waiting for either my money back or the ads removed!

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2026-01-28, version 23.8*

I really love this game. It is difficult but it really makes you be observant. I think it helps your brain work hard.but I have problems opening the game after I have closed it. How can I get rid of ads?

## Frequently asked questions about zMahjong Solitaire by SZY

### What is zMahjong Solitaire?

zMahjong Solitaire is a challenging tile-matching puzzle game inspired by Zhongyuan Mahjong. The objective is to clear the board by removing two identical tiles that are on the same line. It emphasizes observation, patience, and a challenging spirit.

### How do you play zMahjong Solitaire?

The game goal is to clear the board by removing two identical tiles on the same line as quickly as possible. You can move tiles, but only once, before removing a pair. The game proceeds without hints, help, or retries, relying solely on your observation skills.

### Is zMahjong Solitaire free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed to the user. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this application.

### What makes zMahjong Solitaire different from other Mahjong games?

Unlike static Mahjong games, zMahjong is dynamic. The game board changes as you play, and removing one pair can create new possibilities. The game encourages a challenging spirit by allowing tile movement and requiring players to strategize their moves to uncover potential pairs.

### What are the key features of zMahjong Solitaire?

Key features include a focus on observation and patience, dynamic gameplay that evolves as you play, and a challenging spirit. The game offers no hints, help, or retries, providing a pure puzzle-solving experience. It's also described as an extremely relaxing game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 24.5 — 2026-07-01

Bug fixed and performance improved.

### 24.4 — 2026-06-05

Bug Fixed & Performance Improved.

### 24.3 — 2026-05-20

Bug Fixed & Performance Improved.

### 24.2 — 2026-04-30

CRITICAL BUG FIXED. SORRY FOR THE ACCCIDENT!

### 24.1 — 2026-04-27

Fixed bugs and improved performance.

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